Description
Idebenone is a synthetic analog of coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) and a brain stimulant. Idebenone is a smart promoting drug, which is mainly used in the treatment of many degenerative diseases of the central nervous system related to oxidative compressions, such as Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, multi-infarct dementia, cerebral anemia and cerebral failure, and is also used in the treatment of Friedreich's ataxia. It can also be used in cosmetic formulations to clear free radicals, inhibit lipid peroxidation, inhibit inflammation, inhibit DNA damage, photoprotection, reduce pigmentation, and other cosmetic effects.
Synonyms
CV 2619; CV-2619; CV2619; Catena; Raxone; Sovrima; 2-(10-Hydroxydecyl)-5,6-dimethoxy-3-methyl-2,5-cyclohexadiene-1,4-dione; 2,3-Dimethoxy-5-methyl-6-(10-hydroxydecyl)-1,4-benzoquinone; 2,3-Dimethoxy-6-(10-hydroxydecyl)-5-methyl-1,4-benzoquinone; 2-(10-Hydroxy-decyl)-5,6-dimethoxy-3-methyl-[1,4]benzoquinone; Avan; Daruma; Hydroxydecyl ubiquinone; Mnesis
IUPAC Name
2-(10-hydroxydecyl)-5,6-dimethoxy-3-methylcyclohexa-2,5-diene-1,4-dione
Molecular Formula
C19H30O5
Canonical SMILES
CC1=C(C(=O)C(=C(C1=O)OC)OC)CCCCCCCCCCO
InChI
InChI=1S/C19H30O5/c1-14-15(12-10-8-6-4-5-7-9-11-13-20)17(22)19(24-3)18(23-2)16(14)21/h20H,4-13H2,1-3H3
InChIKey
JGPMMRGNQUBGND-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Boiling Point
497.3±45.0°C at 760 Torr
Solubility
Soluble in DMSO
Appearance
Yellow-Orange Solid
Stability
Stable at normal temperatures and pressures.